Archives for November 2015

As I approach another birthday, this one’s on Friday the 13th this year (eek!), I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the past year and what I have learned.

22 Things I Learned At 22

I learned that it is rarely, if ever helpful to take things personally.

People are usually trying as hard as they can, they are usually doing their best, if someone is unkind to you, LET IT GO.

Maintaining a healthy relationship is serious work, but so worth it

On that note, having a puppy is also serious work and a substantial time commitment but also worth it. Aria brings so much happiness and light into my life and I am so lucky to have adopted her from the SPCA.

There are no traditional pathways to success or fulfillment, once you graduate from college (Ivy, Competitive, Community College) – you get to decide where you go next

No one cares what you do as much as you do, seriously, stop worrying.

Work Hard.

On the same note, set your boundaries with people and stick with them

Even if you’re right, sometimes it’s better to just let it go, it’s probably not worth your time or frustrations

I am proud of the person I am becoming.

I am so thankful for Jordan.

Jordan, my boyfriend, has made me a better person.

He has taught me to think critically and carefully and to always ask for what I want

“You get in life what you have the courage to ask for”

Never underestimate how important it is not to burn bridges, seriously just be nice.

Call your mother, she loves you and knows everything…

Texting does not count as real communication or contact, if you love someone, call them occasionally

Save money and save money often and save money early

Take care of your body, drink water, go to sleep at a regular time, reduce your caffeine consumption.

I have a love affair with coffee.

I am too self-critical and often work too hard, but I have grown to like these characteristics in some situations, it makes me a better person

Bet On Yourself.

Do you have any lessons you learned this year? Is there any advice that you live by?